They come in so many shapes and sizes too. They are microwave safe, BPA free and super pretty. These are generally over priced, have wasteful packaging and are filled with ingredients you don’t need anyway.īy the way I am obsessed with these sistema containers. These are the freshest foods and the most economical choices. More on this in my 10 Secrets to Skinny post.Ĭhoose your ingredients from the perimeter of the grocery store.

Besides, whole foods (foods closest to their natural source) taste better. Not only are whole foods better for you, they are budget friendly and are more likely to keep you in your skinny jeans. *it’s OK if you buy the healthy stuff from the store too

Easy Peasy Fruit Salad (cut up fruit with a squeeze of lemon juice).

In case you are wondering, what you see above includes: Those choices are best when you purchase your own foods and cook at home.īesides, snacks and mini meals are super fun to look forward to!

One of the goals of Project LunchBox is to help you make better, more informed choices. Reaching for overly processed items in vending machines and the school cafeteria are costly, filled with sugars, salt, also empty calories. Snacks don’t have to be over thought, they just need to provide essential nutrients and calories to keep you going. You need a main meal for lunch & to keep energy levels high throughout the day it’s best to have well balanced, tasty and healthy snacks at the ready. One of the most important features successful lunchboxes have are the snacks you tuck inside.

The lunchbox 2013 amazon